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Why Are Some Folks Annoyed At The Sound Of A Bell Dinging?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 6, 2013

You see them every year at Christmas time. Someone who stands at the entrance of a Wal-Mart or in a Mall ringing a bell and standing like a soldier beside a big red pot and most never saying anything other than “Merry Christmas”.

Why are some folks annoyed at the sound of a bell dinging in their ear and some are not? John 6:32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.33 For the bread of God is he which cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

"From Fishing To Shepherding" Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 20, 2016

At the breakfast on the beach, Jesus restores Peter and calls him not only to "fishing for men" but also shepherding human sheep.

8 21 16 “From Fishing to Shepherding” John 21:15-19 Several disciples had just witnessed another fish miracle on the shores of Galilee. The catch of 153 fish at Jesus’ command pointed to the large HOLY SPIRIT-Pentecost catch when, on one day, 3,000 human fish would be caught ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Rules In Only Two Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2020

All of Torah, all of God’s law is summed up in two lines. That’s good, because after original sin, we humans routinely show ourselves to be pretty stupid.

30th Sunday in Course 2020 Plague Year The Church has had us immersed in St. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 22, for the better part of a month now, and last week’s Gospel with the famous quote, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God” was a rebuke of the Pharisees. So the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

We Have No King But Caesar

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

The passion narrative of Jesus, His last 2 weeks is full of detail with theology mixed up with history and politics - indeed a third of each gospel is devoted to the passion of Jesus. Every time you read or hear the account something new hits you.

We have no king but Caesar John 19:15 Today is Passion Sunday, the 1st day of a period of 2 weeks when we focus our thoughts on the arrest, trial, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we know this is a very significant period in the life of Jesus, the climax of His ministry which ...read more

Jotham’s Fable Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2019

Jotham was not condemning the monarchy itself, but was to a certain extent pointing out that Abimelech was a worthless person."

Chapter 38 Jotham’s Fable [Judges 9.7-9.15] Scripture 7 And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you. 8 The trees went forth on a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid, Fear Not

Contributed by Brian Crowe on Feb 6, 2016

Relying on the Good Shepherd is the key. Briefly explore the stresses and mistakes, triumphs and victories of David through the eyes of Psalms 23:1

Don’t be Afraid, Fear Not! Psalms 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Opening: There is nothing that compare to being afraid. Caught up in the grip of fear. Fear is defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain. Whether the threat is real or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Logic, History, Mathematics, And Science: Investigating Truth Claims Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

So today I'd like to build a case. Let's see how we can approach the truth claims of Christianity from an interdisciplinary approach.

So today I'd like to build a case. Let's see how we can approach the truth claims of Christianity from an interdisciplinary approach. I like to look at Christianity from several different angles. Those angles are logic (specifically logical fallacies), history (tests for historicity), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25-27, 1 Timothy 1:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Psalm 41 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2020

Psalm 41 divides into three parts (The last verse is really a final epilogue to the entire first book of psalms.): I. DAVID’S FEARS (41:1-3) II. DAVID’S FOES (41:4-9) III. DAVID’S FAITH (41:10-12)

March 30, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 41 A psalm of David. Psalm 41 (KJV) 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 25, 2024

We look at 3 types of People who miss Christmas from Luke 2 and Matthew 2, the Busy, the Indifferent, and those who won't accept anyone but themselves on the throne of their lives

People who Missed Christmas (based on a message by Freddy Fritz here on SermonCentral) Good EVENING!! And I am glad to see you here. For our meditation, I want to talk about the many people who missed Christmas, not just the service. The idea, of course, is then to see how this reflects to ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 29, 2024

This timely message encourages believers to embrace their unique callings, regardless of how small or unnoticed they may appear. It reassures them that every prayer offered and every act of kindness extended contributes to a greater cause when aligned with God's purpose and will.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENECES (Zechariah 4:10) "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice and and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Luke 21:1-4, Mark 12:41-44, John 6:5-9, John 6:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A 23rd Psalm Funeral

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2024

This was a funeral for a godly woman (who raised sheep). What did it mean for Jesus to be her Shepherd?

A 23rd Psalm Funeral Jean Morphet was a very Godly woman and it’s no surprise (given that she and her husband Don raised sheep most of their lives) that the family told me that her favorite passage of Scripture was the 23rd Psalm. So I want to begin today’s eulogy by reading it: “The LORD is my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Our Passover (Matthew 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2024

In most languages Easter is called Passover. How does the Christian version of this feast picture Christ as our Passover? Let's look in Matthew 26.

In most languages, Easter is still called Passover. What does the season commemorate for Christians? Let’s find out in Matthew 26. When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples, “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Heroes

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 9, 2003

When he arrived to the two-room shack that he called home, he saw a light on. We quietly walked in to find his mother crying and praying. He overheard her praying "Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lord, please deliver my boy. Lo

Hidden Heroes I Samuel 1:4-23 Preached Mother’s Day May 11,2003 AM Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Introduction: A teenage boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, 1 Samuel 1:4-23

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life--+

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 23, 2010

People would not be so confused if they’d simply believe the Bible, I know I have eternal life because I have ask God to forgive me of my sins and wash me in the Blood of Jesus and make me fit for the Kingdom, I ask Jesus to come into my heart and me my L

Eternal life Today I want to talk for a little while about the fact that we who are saved, are saved because of our believing and trusting in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savoir. He is not our Lord only but He is also our Savoir, if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Bountifully With Me Lord

Contributed by John Akosile on May 28, 2008

I will rather praise You than complain. I will magnify Your Holy name above all my situations. I will not allow what the wicked have done, to make me lose sight of Your goodness in my life. Forever, O Lord, You will hold the most pre-eminent place in my l

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD Fountain of life Chapel( Pastor Olawale Akosile) Deal bountifully with me Lord Scripture Reading: Psalms 13:6; Ps 119:17; 142:7 Confession: I will praise You O Lord with all my heart. With my mouth will I make known all Your marvelous works in my life. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:6

Denomination: Pentecostal